Go read a few reviews on Sony DSLRs and compare them with Canon or Nikon's reviews. DPreview will help you a lot. When I was choosing my DSLR I had my eyes on the a200 at first because it was impressively cheap, but in the end I settled for the 1000D because of the pros and cons that have outweighed my need to save RM600 and buy the a200.

I'm not trying to leave out Sony - I'm a big Sony fan myself, besides - I'm typing on a Sony Vaio, using a Sony Ericsson, watching TV on a Sony Bravia with a Sony home theater system, and I use Sony car audio systems too. Got a problem?